By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has taken swift steps to restore peace and prevent a breakdown of law and order in Ugep and Idomi communities in Yakurr Local Government Area, following renewed tensions over a communal land dispute. In a press statement issued on May 5, 2026, the government announced the imposition…
By Odey Ojeka In a proactive move to restore harmony following recent tensions, Hon. Cyril James Omini, Member representing Yakurr 1 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, has stepped in to ensure lasting peace between the two brother communities of Ugep and Idomi. The lawmaker on Saturday paid a peace mission…
By Odey Ojeka The Chief Executive Officer of SagaciousNewsBlog, Mr Odey Ojeka, has called for urgent peace and dialogue following reports of renewed tension between the brother communities of Ugep and Idomi in Yakurr Local Government Area. The call came after Ugep farmers, who had prepared to go to their farms early Wednesday morning, were…
By Odey Ojeka In a bid to douse rising tension over commercial motorcycle fares, Mr Ewii-Ephraim Okoi Arikpo, Mr Leboku 2025, on Tuesday held a crucial meeting with Mr Felix Denis, the newly elected Chairman of the Motor Bike Association, Ugep Branch. The meeting followed widespread rumours that Okada fares in Ugep would jump from…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji The first Ugep Urban-born Commissioner of Police, CP Ofem Ikpi Arikpo, from Cross River State, has been honoured with a chieftancy title by his community and also charged to serve the nation with honour and be a good ambassador of the Yakurr nation. Charging the CP to make the Yakurr nation proud…
By Odey Ojeka In a move to honour tradition and heritage, the reigning Ugep Mr Leboku 2025, Ewii-Ephraim Okoi Arikpo, has paid a courtesy visit to the pioneer Mr Leboku, Obol Magistrate Edmond Ujong. The maiden edition of the Mr Leboku contest was held in 1996, where Obol Magistrate Edmond Ujong emerged as the first-ever…
